Monthly Archives: November 2022

NHS England has confirmed that all community pharmacy Directory of Service (DoS) and NHS website profiles will automatically be set to show as closed on Sunday 25th December 2022 (Christmas Day). It is important that your profile information is correct so that NHS staff, patients and the public can access accurate contact information, opening times [...]

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The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 December 2022. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. § Selected [...]

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Community pharmacy contractors are reminded of the mandatory requirement to complete the 2022 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey, managed by Health Education England (HEE), by Wednesday (30th November 2022). Completion of the survey is a mandatory requirement for all contractors. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) sent an email to contractors on 6th October 2022 containing a link to [...]

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Work to develop a new vision and strategic options for community pharmacy is now well underway, being led by Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund. Alongside a literature review and wider research being carried out by the two health policy think tanks, PSNC is running an open consultation which some contractors and LPCs have already [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (25/11/2022) granted the following list of price concessions for November 2022: Drug Pack size Price concession Amoxicillin 500mg capsules 15 £1.85 Amoxicillin 500mg capsules 21 £2.59 Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules 28 £2.60 Prednisolone 5mg soluble tablets 30 £62.00 Pregabalin 25mg capsules 56 £1.69 The DHSC [...]

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